This webinar series provides an overview of radar signal measurement and analysis methods using a variety of hardware options. It also covers signal recording, including IQ baseband recording and physical re-transmission of the original or modified signal on various frequencies. Real-world examples from Air Traffic Radar, Industrial Radar, and Automotive Radar are used to illustrate these concepts.
Part I and II of the series can be seen independently, but we do recommend registering for both!
Part I - Radar Signal Generation and Measurement
Wednesday, 25 October, 2023 | 13:00 - 14:15 EEST
Part I of the series explains how pulsed signals can be measured in the time and frequency domain, including the recording of baseband data (IQ data) using various options and hardware.
It also includes a short review of measurement fundamental, the basics of radar and signals, as well as a demonstration of measurement methods for typical signals originating from air traffic, industrial, and automotive radars.
Register for the webinar to learn about:
- Interpreting and measuring typical pulse parameters
- Understanding hardware-based measurement methods to gain the same or similar results
- Spectrum Analyzer - the basic “multi-tool” for pulse measurements.
- Baseband IQ data capture for detailed postprocessing and analysis or physical signal replay and re-broadcast
- Using statistical measurement methods to measure the compression behavior of power amplifiers
Part II - Radar Signal Analysis
Wednesday, 26 October, 2023 | 13:00 - 14:00 EEST
The webinar Part II is dedicated exclusively to the further processing of recorded IQ data using typical Anritsu software applications as well as third-party companies. The process cycle of recording, post-processing, and analysis as well as re-broadcast is presented.
It concludes with an introduction to the topic Pulse Descriptor Word feature for the generation of arbitrary waveform modulation and phase coherent switching. For radar operational test or demanding electronic warfare (EW) environments with high pulse density, it is requested to stream signal data. The use of IQ data always requires large data amounts and is limited in flexibility. A pulse descriptor word (PDW), which contains the feature values of the radar signal allows for very flexible and long-time record length streaming via LAN interfaces.
Register for the webinar to learn about:
- Post-processing and analysis of recorded IQ data
- Ways in which baseband data can be visualized by post-processing whereby measurements for signal characterization can be carried out
- Re-broadcast of recorded IQ signals using vector signal generators
- Pulse Descriptor Word feature for the generation of arbitrary waveform modulation and phase coherent switching